Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Supervisor to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Cambridge, MA.
As the Senior Supervisor, you will oversee and coordinate the daily activities within the animal facility. Maintain performance levels consistent with and according to company standards and client requirements. Coordinate with clients to ensure satisfaction with technician performance.
Additional responsibilities include:
•    Provides technical procedure training to staff and researchers, and provide re-training as needed.
•    May coordinate (or assist) or manage schedules of other team members. 
•    Conduct laboratory procedures in compliance with established protocols and with regulatory and laboratory requirements.
•    Document experimental data in technical notebooks or approved electronic files.
•    Record, prepare, and analyze data for inclusion in project reports.
•    Perform the following techniques in rodents:
o    PO, IV, SQ, IP, IM, and IN dosing and/or inoculation techniques 
o    Blood collection from multiple vessels or cardiac, and perfusions
o    Tumor measurements, body weights, IBD and EAE scoring, behavioral monitoring, etc
o    Rodent telemetry and physiological recordings
o    Necropsy, tissue and fluid collections
•    Assist Operations Manager by providing coverage for monitoring animal health and animal husbandry.
•    Maintain accurate records of animal breeding, health, and housing/isolator or support areas. 
•    Follow all procedures necessary to properly maintain animal housing areas.
•    Maintain facility equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance on cage wash and autoclaves.
•    Assist with the receipt, stocking and maintenance of supply inventories.
•    Coordinate with client representatives and corporate/site management to facilitate and optimize quality compliance practices in overall study conduct, data collection and reporting.
•    Interact with customers as directed to resolve customer requests, inquiries, and complaints, and to provide technical assistance. 
•    Provide on-site technical and/or training operations/management support at designated internal and external customer locations. Formulate teaching outlines, select teaching aids and determine instructional methods for individual training, group instruction, lectures, and demonstrations. 
•    Schedule and conduct audits of contract employees and facility inspections for compliance with internal standard operating procedures, study protocols, and contract Statement of Work. Review protocols for compliance with all applicable governmental, commercial, and academic site-specific regulations and client guidelines.
•    Review quality assurance records, reports and training records for accuracy and compliance with all applicable regulations and client guidelines.
•    Audit compliance with company policies, procedures, and management guidelines. Provide recommendations for procedure updates as appropriate. 
•    Perform breeding and weaning procedures to ensure appropriate production levels.
•    Prepare and submit required written records, logs, and inventories.
•    When on task as a supervisor, delegate work assignments and ensure completion of duties. 
•    Assist supervisors and Technologist with mentoring and training of new personnel.

Job Qualifications

The following are minimum requirements related to the Senior Supervisor position:
•    High school diploma or GED. BS degree in animal science or related field of study preferred.
•    Two (2) plus years of animal care and handling and technical experience within a research laboratory program.
•    AALAS Certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) level preferred. 
•    Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities and function independently, as well as within a team environment, with minimal supervision. Ability to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, and industry regulations.

The pay range for this position is $95k-105k annually. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.